Braden King is a multifaceted creative professional based in New York, with expertise in filmmaking, photography, and visual art. His first feature film, HERE, premiered at the 2011 Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals and was subsequently distributed theatrically by Strand Releasing in 2012. This film, starring Ben Foster and Lubna Azabal, marks a significant milestone in King's career as a filmmaker.
In addition to his work in feature filmmaking, King has also explored the realm of live installations. His project, HERE [ THE STORY SLEEPS ], premiered at The Museum of Modern Art in 2010 and toured internationally, showcasing his versatility as a visual artist. This installation, like his other works, demonstrates King's ability to push boundaries and experiment with new forms of storytelling.
King's body of work also includes the lyric feature documentary DUTCH HARBOR: WHERE THE SEA BREAKS IT'S BACK, which he co-directed with photographer Laura Moya. This documentary, like many of King's projects, has been exhibited at international film festivals and institutions, including Sundance, Rotterdam, Berlin, London, Singapore, and Ann Arbor.
King's accolades are numerous, including the C.I.C.A.E. Prize at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival, the 2010 Cinereach at Sundance Institute Fellowship, and grants from the Creative Capital, Rockefeller, Annenberg, and Sloan Foundations. He has also received recognition for his work in the form of awards and honors, including the 2008 Cannes Film Festival Atelier, the 2008 Sundance / NHK International Filmmakers Award, and the 2007 Sundance Writers and Directors Lab Fellowships.
As a commercial filmmaker, King is represented by Washington Square Films and has worked with a range of clients, including American Airlines, Coca-Cola, ESPN, Microsoft, Miller Beer, Nikon, Samsung, Scholastic, Siemens, and Spectrum Cable.
In addition to his commercial work, King is also the founder of Truckstop Media, a boutique production company and post facility that has produced dozens of innovative multi-media projects since 2001. Truckstop has worked with a range of clients, including Morgan Spurlock and Paul G. Allen's WE THE ECONOMY, Show of Force and Paul G. Allen's WE THE VOTERS, and Tumblr and The Museum of Modern Art.
Recent feature films edited at Truckstop include Josephine Decker's films SHIRLEY and MADELINE'S MADELINE, Rick Alverson's THE MOUNTAIN, Matt Porterfield's SOLLERS POINT, Russ Harbaugh's LOVE AFTER LOVE, and Antonio Campos' CHRISTINE.
